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Rouble collapse: good for caviar eaters, bad for London estate agentshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/datablog/2014/dec/17/rouble-collapse-good-for-caviar-eaters-bad-for-london-estate-agents
<p>The falling value of the rouble has made foreign holidays and luxury watches dearer for Russians, but foreigners can now buy cheaper caviar</p><p>The <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/business/rouble">collapse in the rouble</a> and western <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jul/30/eu-us-sanctions-against-russia-hurt">sanctions against the Kremlin</a> has led to economic turmoil in Russia. But the consequences are also rippling through the British economy, affecting Mayfair mansions to manufacturing plants.<br></p><p>I have no doubt that many Russians would like to have more money in bricks and mortar in London, but it does not make sense to purchase when the currency adds 40% to the price.</p><p>Samsung shop hiked the price of this tablet by 3,200 r around lunchtime. 'We change prices several times a day now' <a href="http://t.co/duEVUF4a7q">pic.twitter.com/duEVUF4a7q</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/datablog/2014/dec/17/rouble-collapse-good-for-caviar-eaters-bad-for-london-estate-agents">Continue reading...</a>RussiaEuropeBusinessS4CRoubleCurrenciesGlobal economyiPhoneLondonPropertyAppleEconomicsAutomotive industryLuxury goods sectorHouse pricesWed, 17 Dec 2014 16:57:57 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/world/datablog/2014/dec/17/rouble-collapse-good-for-caviar-eaters-bad-for-london-estate-agentsPhotograph: Vladimir Shulevsky/Getty Images/StockFoodPhotograph: Vladimir Shulevsky/Getty Images/StockFoodJennifer Rankin and Alberto Nardelli2014-12-17T16:57:57ZHow much time would a reversible USB cable save?https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2014/aug/18/how-much-time-would-a-reversible-usb-cable-save
<p>The new iPhone 6 could be released with a USB cable that can be plugged into a slot either way up. We tested the current non-reversible cable on 15 people in our office</p><p>The new iPhone 6 could come with reversible USB cables, according to unconfirmed leaked pictures. </p><p>Reversible USB port on the new Lightning cables! <a href="http://t.co/bhVKjK3xKl">pic.twitter.com/bhVKjK3xKl</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2014/aug/18/how-much-time-would-a-reversible-usb-cable-save">Continue reading...</a>TechnologyiPhoneAppleComputingMobile phonesSmartphonesTelecomsMon, 18 Aug 2014 14:51:32 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2014/aug/18/how-much-time-would-a-reversible-usb-cable-savePhotograph: Hugo Ortu o Su rez/ Hugo Ortu o Su rez/Demotix/CorbisApple's iPhone 6 is expected to be the biggest smartphone launch in the company's history, according to reports from suppliers. Photograph: Hugo Ortu o Su rez/Demotix/CorbisPhotograph: Hugo Ortu o Su rez/ Hugo Ortu o Su rez/Demotix/CorbisApple's iPhone 6 is expected to be the biggest smartphone launch in the company's history, according to reports from suppliers. Photograph: Hugo Ortu o Su rez/Demotix/CorbisGeorge Arnett and Elena Cresci2014-08-18T14:51:32ZA 'nation of media multi-taskers': The latest Ofcom communications resultshttps://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/aug/01/nation-media-multi-taskers-ofcom-communications-report
We may be watching more TV than ever before but we're also 'media multi-tasking' with an ever increasing range of gadgets, according to the latest Ofcom communications market report<br />• <a href="#data">Get the data</a><br />• <a href="http://guardian.co.uk/data">More data journalism and data visualisations from the Guardian</a><p>When was the last time you focused solely on your TV? More and more of us are regularly engaging in media multi-tasking' according to the latest <a href="http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/market-data-research/market-data/communications-market-reports/">Ofcom communications market report</a>, with more than half of UK adults regularly using other media whilst watching TV.</p><p>The traditional living room format has transformed into a "digital media hub", according to the annual release, as we become increasingly adept at updating our Twitter status whilst catching up on the latest must-watch TV show. </p><p>"Our research shows that increasingly families are gathering in the living room to watch TV just as they were in the 1950s – but now delivered on bigger, wider and more sophisticated sets. Unlike the 1950s family, however they are also doing their own thing. They are tweeting about a TV show, surfing the net or watching different content altogether on a tablet."</p><p><br><strong>Media 'meshing' - </strong> conducting activities or communicating via other devices while watching TV; these activities are related to the TV programme being watched.</p><p><strong>Media 'stacking' - </strong> conducting activities or communicating via other devices while watching TV; but these activities are not related to the TV programme being watched.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/aug/01/nation-media-multi-taskers-ofcom-communications-report">Continue reading...</a>iPhoneSocial trendsFacebookTwitterTablet computersSmartphonesBlackBerryTelecommunications industryOfcomTechnologyMobile phonesUK newsSocial mediaInternetSocial networkingTelevisionDigital mediaMediaThu, 01 Aug 2013 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/aug/01/nation-media-multi-taskers-ofcom-communications-reportPhotograph: Thomas Tolstrup/Getty ImagesFour in five parents said their children used a tablet computer at least weekly, in the latest Ofcom communications report. Photograph: Thomas Tolstrup/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Thomas Tolstrup/Getty ImagesFour in five parents said their children used a tablet computer at least weekly, in the latest Ofcom communications report. Photograph: Thomas Tolstrup/Getty ImagesAmi Sedghi2013-08-01T06:00:00ZiPhone 5: the rumours visualised | Infographichttps://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/sep/12/iphone-5-rumours-infographic
What will the iPhone 5 really look like? This graphic by Graphic News brings together everything we think we know - so far. Thinner, bigger, a different jack and redesigned headphones. What else is missing?<br /><strong>Who made this graphic?</strong> <a href="http://www.graphicnews.com/">Graphic News</a><br /><br />• <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/data">More Data journalism and data visualisations from the Guardian</a><p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Facts-are-Sacred-Guardian-ebook/dp/B006PI9PQG/">• Facts are Sacred: the power of data (on Kindle)</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/sep/12/iphone-5-rumours-infographic">Continue reading...</a>AppleiPhoneiPhone 5TechnologyMobile phonesHeadphonesWed, 12 Sep 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/sep/12/iphone-5-rumours-infographicPhotograph: Graphic NewsiPhone 5 rumours visualised. Click image to see graphicPhotograph: Graphic NewsiPhone 5 rumours visualised. Click image to see graphicSimon Rogers2012-09-12T15:45:00ZGlastonbury festival: The full lineup as a spreadsheethttps://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2010/may/26/glastonbury-festival-lineup-2010
Glastonbury festival kicks off today, with Gorillaz replacing U2 as the Friday headliners. Check out the bands that will be playing and plan your weekend here<br />• <a href="#data">Get the data</a><br />• <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/may/09/glastonbury-festival-lineup-2011">Get the 2011 line up </a><p>Glastonbury opened its doors to festivalgoers this morning. Revellers at Worthy Farm can look forward to a weekend packed with bands, including Damon Albarn's side-project Gorillaz, who <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/26/glastonbury-announces-gorillaz-friday-headliners">hastily took a headlining spot</a> after U2 were <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/25/u2-pull-out-glastonbury-2010">forced to pull out last month</a> when Bono suffered a spinal injury.</p><p>But Glastonbury is about so much more than the headline acts. Who else will be rocking Worthy Farm over the weekend of 23-27 June? Now the <a href="http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/lineuptimes/">official Glastonbury site</a> has put up the full timetable of acts - we've excised them for you and put them into a spreadsheet. Check out the embedded table, or <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgdO92JOXxAOdGhmWF90YXBxUnAzMzFtdUgtM21aS2c">download the spreadsheet,</a> for the full line-up across all the main stages and venues. </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2010/may/26/glastonbury-festival-lineup-2010">Continue reading...</a>Glastonbury festivalFestivalsPop and rockU2GorillaziPhoneComputingMobile phonesSoftwareGPSAppleGlastonbury 2010Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2010/may/26/glastonbury-festival-lineup-2010Photograph: David Levene/GuardianView from the Glastonbury stage - check out the full line-up for the 2010 festival. Photograph: David Levene for the GuardianPhotograph: David Levene/GuardianView from the Glastonbury stage - check out the full line-up for the 2010 festival. Photograph: David Levene for the GuardianKaty Stoddard2010-06-23T09:22:00Z